Pub has reopened after a 5 year closure. Welcoming 18th-century former coaching inn on the old Great North Road. An open plan two-tiered layout provides different drinking areas. Outside there is a pleasant garden. Three real ales are available including guests ales and Westons cider is stocked. Locally sourced, home cooked food is served lunchtimes and evenings, including Sunday lunches. Fine dining theme nights are a feature and there is occasional live music. Bus 46.